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Santana, Macarena; Cabezas, Verónica; Nussbaum, Miguel; Cabello-Hutt, Tania; Claro, Magdalena; Maldonado, Luis – Elementary School Journal, 2020
Although prior knowledge is an important predictor of future performance in mathematics, few studies have analyzed which areas of the subject are most critical. Most evidence is based on small- and medium-scale studies from developed countries, with results that cannot be generalized. We explore which areas of mathematics are the most important…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Numeracy, Socioeconomic Status, National Curriculum
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Anderson, Joan B. – Elementary School Journal, 2008
This article examines the effectiveness of observable and quantifiable traits in and approaches of school principals in enhancing student achievement. Data were gathered on 2,048 fourth-grade students in 96 public primary schools in Leon, Mexico; Belo Horizonte, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile. The UNESCO/ORELAC (United…
Descriptors: Discipline, Teacher Persistence, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement